American Independence and the French Revolution (1760-1801) by S. E. Winbolt et al.
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"American Independence and the French Revolution (1760-1801)" by S. E. Winbolt et al. is a historical account written in the early 20th century, specifically in the year 1912. The book is part of a series called "Bell’s English History Source Books," which provides a compilation of primary sources and documents relevant to English history, focusing on a significant period that includes the American War of Independence and the early French Revolution. The
aim is to supply teachers and students with accessible materials that enhance their understanding of these pivotal events. The opening portion of the work introduces the series and explains its purpose, emphasizing the value of source documents in the study of history. Winbolt outlines his approach to compiling the sources, ensuring a chronological arrangement of various excerpts ranging from letters and petitions to newspaper accounts. This segment establishes the context for the subsequent documents, which will serve to illuminate the political, social, and economic tensions leading up to American independence and the impacts of the French Revolution during this critical period. Thus, the opening portion sets the stage for a detailed exploration of the preceding events that shaped modern governance and societal structures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Compiler | Winbolt, S. E. (Samuel Edward), 1868-1944 |
|---|---|
| Editor | Bell, Kenneth (Kenneth Norman), 1884-1951 |
| Editor | Winbolt, S. E. (Samuel Edward), 1868-1944 |
| LoC No. | 13017278 |
| Title | American Independence and the French Revolution (1760-1801) |
| Series Title | Bell's English History Source Books |
| Credits |
Produced by Wayne Hammond and The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 54.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe |
| Subject | France -- History -- Revolution, 1789-1799 |
| Subject | United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Sources |
| Subject | Great Britain -- History -- George III, 1760-1820 -- Sources |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 52500 |
| Release Date | Jul 6, 2016 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 397 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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